Lightfoot to announce gas relief proposal Monday
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
With Illinois drivers paying an average of 70 cents a gallon in taxes, many are now pushing for a break.
Wilson?s 2nd Chicago gas giveaway goes smoother, says 3rd a possibility
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Tim McGill's giveaways were much worse than a gas card
While thousands of drivers are celebrating a free gas fill-up thanks to Dr. Willie Wilson's $1-million gas giveaway Thursday, some lucky ones this morning got a visit from FOX 32?s Tim McGill. Tim wound up staging his own giveaway at a gas station in Evanston, and his prizes were all worth considerably less than a $50 gas card.
While thousands of drivers are celebrating a free gas fill-up thanks to Dr. Willie Wilson's $1-million gas giveaway Thursday, some lucky ones this morning got a visit from FOX 32?s Tim McGill. Tim wound up staging his own giveaway at a gas station in Evanston, and his prizes were all worth considerably less than a $50 gas card.
Chicago free gas giveaway: 48 places where you can fill up for free Thursday
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Flocks of people are heading to select stations across Chicagoland Thursday, as businessman Dr. Willie Wilson is back at it again, donating a total of $1 million in free gas for those struggling to afford the high prices in both Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Chicago area residents gear up for another round of free gas on Thursday
Last week, there was gridlock traffic and lots of chaos at Chicago gas stations when businessman Dr. Willie Wilson donated $200,000 worth of free gas. On Thursday, he'll do another round. This time worth $1-million.
Last week, there was gridlock traffic and lots of chaos at Chicago gas stations when businessman Dr. Willie Wilson donated $200,000 worth of free gas. On Thursday, he'll do another round. This time worth $1-million.
Chicago businessman's 2nd free gas giveaway happening Thursday
Dr. Willie Wilson is offering more free gas to Chicago and suburban Cook County on Thursday.
Dr. Willie Wilson is offering more free gas to Chicago and suburban Cook County on Thursday.
Chicagoland gas giveaway: Traffic plans announced ahead of giveaway
New traffic plans have been announced for the city and suburbs as $1 million in gas is planned to be given away.
New traffic plans have been announced for the city and suburbs as $1 million in gas is planned to be given away.
Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress
There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.
There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.
Chicago gas giveaway: Here's where you can score free gas this week
Chicago millionaire Willie Wilson released the list of city and suburban gas stations taking part in his $1 million gas giveaway Thursday.
Chicago millionaire Willie Wilson released the list of city and suburban gas stations taking part in his $1 million gas giveaway Thursday.
Amid high gas prices, Chicago man goes viral for putting 'mortgage' payment in RV tank
A Chicago dad who has gone viral on TikTok for paying over $900 to fill up his RV is speaking out as high gas prices remain a serious concern across the country.
A Chicago dad who has gone viral on TikTok for paying over $900 to fill up his RV is speaking out as high gas prices remain a serious concern across the country.
Church gives $27,000 worth of free gas to hundreds of drivers on Chicago's South Side
The average price for gas in Chicago on Sunday was $4.83, according to AAA. That's $1.55 higher than it was a year ago.
The average price for gas in Chicago on Sunday was $4.83, according to AAA. That's $1.55 higher than it was a year ago.
Church gives $27,000 worth of free gas to hundreds of drivers on Chicago's South Side
The average price for gas in Chicago on Sunday was $4.83, according to AAA. That's $1.55 higher than it was a year ago.
The average price for gas in Chicago on Sunday was $4.83, according to AAA. That's $1.55 higher than it was a year ago.
FULL LIST: Chicago businessman announces gas stations participating in 2nd free gas giveaway
FREE GAS IN CHICAGO AREA: Chicago businessman Dr. Willie Wilson announced Friday night the local gas stations participating in his second-round giveaway of free gas.
FREE GAS IN CHICAGO AREA: Chicago businessman Dr. Willie Wilson announced Friday night the local gas stations participating in his second-round giveaway of free gas.
Spring break travelers at O'Hare not deterred by high airfare
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
High gas prices and the higher airfares that come with them do not appear to be keeping people from traveling for spring break if the crowds at O'Hare Airport on Friday were any indication.
Chicago businessman planning 2nd free gas giveaway next week
MORE FREE GAS: Chicago businessman Willie Wilson says he's planning a second gas giveaway next week and expanding to 25 gas stations in the city and suburbs.
MORE FREE GAS: Chicago businessman Willie Wilson says he's planning a second gas giveaway next week and expanding to 25 gas stations in the city and suburbs.
Free gas giveaway backs up traffic for blocks near stations across Chicago
A Chicago businessman is giving away $200,000 worth of fuel at 10 gas stations across the city Thursday, leading to long lines and snarled traffic.
A Chicago businessman is giving away $200,000 worth of fuel at 10 gas stations across the city Thursday, leading to long lines and snarled traffic.
High gas prices: Can you mix premium and regular gas to save on fuel costs?
With continuously rising gas prices can you skimp out on premium gas for regular? Here’s what the experts say.
With continuously rising gas prices can you skimp out on premium gas for regular? Here’s what the experts say.
Chicago businessman to donate $200K worth of gas Thursday
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is donating $200,000 worth of gas across the city Thursday.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson is donating $200,000 worth of gas across the city Thursday.
How to score free gas in Chicago this Thursday
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson and gas station owner Khalil Abdullah talk about how you could fill up your tank for free this Thursday at gas stations around Chicago.
Chicago businessman Willie Wilson and gas station owner Khalil Abdullah talk about how you could fill up your tank for free this Thursday at gas stations around Chicago.
Some call for temporarily suspending federal gas tax
"Listen, I’m all for lower taxes. There's a lot of ways to do it. But I think, in this case, it's just a gimmick," said energy expert Phil Flynn.
"Listen, I’m all for lower taxes. There's a lot of ways to do it. But I think, in this case, it's just a gimmick," said energy expert Phil Flynn.